Is there a big difference between SPF 30 and 50?

A sunscreen with SPF 30 will protect you from around 96.7\% of UVB rays, whereas an SPF of 50 means protection from about 98\% of UVB rays. Anything beyond SPF 50 makes very little difference in terms of risk of sun damage, and no sunscreens offer 100\% protection from UVB rays.

Is SPF 50 bad for Indian skin?

“For Indian skin, any sunscreen containing SPF 15 and above is preferred. The difference between SPF 15 and 50 is minimal. Sunscreens with higher SPF ratings block slightly more UVB rays, but none offers 100 percent protection,” she said. “For dry skin, it is always advisable to use cream-based sunscreen.

Is 50 SPF too much?

Experts say sunscreens with an SPF higher than 50 aren’t worth buying. They only offer marginally better protection. They might also encourage you to stay out in the sun longer. Instead, choose an SPF between 15 and 50, apply liberally, and reapply often.

Is SPF 50 really better than SPF 30?

However applying only the half the amount of SPF 50 gives you considerably more sun protection than applying half the amount of SPF 30. Which means, if you know you’re not great at applying a full application of sunscreen (most people apply between 0.39 to 1.0 mg/cm 2 ), SPF 50 may be your better bet.

Which is better SPF 30 or 50?

“It is unlikely that SPF 100 is better than SPF 50,” says Dr. Marmur, which makes sense considering it’s fairly unlikely that the sunscreen will last long enough on your skin to offer “50 Times” the protection the way the SPF number implies. “SPF 30 to 50 is the sweet spot for sunscreens in any setting.

Does SPF 30 really protect you all day?

A higher SPF doesn’t indicate superior sun protection-it indicates that you will remain protected in the sun for a longer amount of time. For example, an SPF 2 product protects your skin just as effectively as one with an SPF of 30. However, SPF 2 sunscreen will need to be applied more frequently.

Is SPF 30 good enough?

For fair and very fair-skinned people, an SPF 15, and in many instances an SPF 30, does not provide enough protection on a very sunny day in the summer, especially in southern portions of the U.S.; and remember, the longer you are in the sun, the higher SPF level you need.